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Game of Crimes

Steve Murphy

Booking Overview

This true-crime interview show focuses on high-stakes criminal cases and regularly features former law-enforcement officers, federal agents, undercover operatives, and other firsthand participants. Suitable pitches include credible practitioners with compelling experience in major investigations, organized crime, drug enforcement, protective operations, or the personal aftermath of dangerous careers; booking difficulty is likely low to medium for appropriately credentialed professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 500

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 20.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

stevemurphy@deanarcos.com

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Host

Steve Murphy - Retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent and true-crime host whose career was featured in the Netflix series NARCOS.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Former or current law-enforcement professionals, federal agents, undercover operatives, protective-service personnel, and other firsthand participants in significant criminal investigations or dangerous cases.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or service in specialized law-enforcement units, Firsthand involvement in undercover, drug-enforcement, protective, or organized-crime investigations, A highly unusual case experience or compelling personal account of the consequences of criminal-justice work

Recent Guest Discussions

John Constantine - A Rifle Incident, The Resulting Investigation, The Collapse Of His Professional Identity, And Depression After Leaving The Secret Service.

Tegan Broadwater - Undercover Work Inside A Gang Operation, The Risks Of Maintaining Cover, Major Arrests, And The Human Consequences Of Narcotics Enforcement.

Tegan Broadwater - The Dangers Of Undercover Infiltration, A Near-disastrous Encounter In A Trap House, And The Psychological And Human Cost Of The Investigation.

Steve Peterson - The Origins And Tactics Of The Batman Persona, High-stakes Drug Raids, Media Attention, And The Effect Of The Incident On His DEA Career.

Steve Peterson - Drug-enforcement Operations, The Raid That Made Him Known As The Batman Of The DEA, And The Professional Consequences Of The Publicity.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Law Enforcement, Undercover Operations, Drug Trafficking

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Game of Crimes
:

271: My Partner Was Killed on a Traffic Stop

October 27, 2026

There's no such thing as a routine traffic stop. In 1983, Oklahoma Trooper Ken Stafford learned that when his partner Leon Bench was killed while on duty — and Ken has spent 40 years making sure no first responder fights that trauma alone.

270: How I Went From Accounting to Chasing Cartels for the DEA

October 20, 2026

From an FBI presentation that lit the fire as a teen, to a Tallahassee ride-along that hooked him for life, to seven years with Orlando Police, Rob earned his way into the DEA Agent ranks where he spent almost three decades battling drug trafficking, leading task forces, running high-stakes operations, and now serving as Executive Director of Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA.

269: He Went From Combat Rescue to Hunting Child Traffickers

October 13, 2026

Former Air Force Pararescueman Nic McKinley went from small-town Montana to elite personnel recovery missions embedded with Special Forces – the teams called when pilots go down and climbers get trapped. But then the mission changed after he confronted child trafficking in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Game of Crimes?

Game of Crimes is hosted by Steve Murphy. Its publicly listed email is stevemurphy@deanarcos.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Game of Crimes?

The publicly listed email for Game of Crimes: stevemurphy@deanarcos.com.

How many listeners does Game of Crimes have?

Podseeker estimates Game of Crimes reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Game of Crimes?

Game of Crimes typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Former or current law-enforcement professionals, federal agents, undercover operatives, protective-service personnel, and other firsthand participants in significant criminal investigations or dangerous cases. Common among recent guests: Leadership or service in specialized law-enforcement units; Firsthand involvement in undercover, drug-enforcement, protective, or organized-crime investigations; A highly unusual case experience or compelling personal account of the consequences of criminal-justice work. Recent guests include John Constantine, Tegan Broadwater, and Tegan Broadwater.

How hard is it to get booked on Game of Crimes?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Game of Crimes cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Law Enforcement, Undercover Operations, and Drug Trafficking. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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